Israeli military will call up 50,000 reservists as part of war in Gaza : NPR

Israeli soldiers uses binoculars to look at damaged buildings in the Gaza Strip, from southern Israel, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. Ariel Schalit/AP hide caption toggle caption Ariel Schalit/AP JERUSALEM — An Israeli military official said on Wednesday that the country’s top generals had approved plans to call up tens of thousands of reservists in order … Read more

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Trump plans next steps to broker an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine, a look at Moscow’s view of the peace talks, California lawmakers seek to overhaul the state’s congressional map to counter Texas. Source link

A Secret History of the Japanese Army

On the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in WWII, the legacy of a biological warfare unit still haunts. And human rights activists are alarmed by the Trump administration’s changing focus.  (Image credit: Anthony) Source link

State of the World from NPR : NPR

Syria’s trying to emerge from a multi-layered financial crisis since opposition fighters toppled the regime late last year and formed a government. It’s been given a boost by the US lifting most sanctions, but efforts are hampered by a lack of liquidity. Source link

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President Trump to meet with Russia’s Putin on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defends plan to take over Gaza City, Trump promises crackdown on crime and homelessness in Washington, D.C. Source link

80 years after the Hiroshima bombing, how is nuclear war depicted in film? : NPR

World August 9, 20255:27 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By  Emily Kwong ,  Geoff Brumfiel ,  Sacha Pfeiffer 80 years after the Hiroshima bombing, how is nuclear war depicted in film? Listen · 11:48 11:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src=”https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5484299/nx-s1-9406159″ width=”100%” height=”290″ frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no” title=”NPR embedded audio player”> Facebook Flipboard … Read more

Ancient Gobekli Tepe site meets conspiracy theories — and Joe Rogan : NPR

A view of the ancient site of Gobekli Tepe, known as the world’s oldest temple, in Sanliurfa, Turkey, on Feb. 17. Mustafa Hatipoglu/Anadolu via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mustafa Hatipoglu/Anadolu via Getty Images GOBEKLI TEPE, Turkey — Tour guide Sabahattin Alkan herds curious tourists through the scorching afternoon heat, luring them with the … Read more